'Food is any substance, composed of carbohydrates, water, fats and/or proteins, that is either eaten or drunk by any animal, including humans, for nutrition or pleasure'
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There are many aspects of food; nutrition, food poisoning, food hygiene. To me, food nutrition is having a balanced diet and sticking to the eatwell plate. The eatwell plate is displayed in many schools. Sometimes I find it more difficult to eat healthily than others. I’m a big fan of chocolate but I always try to eat healthily. On an average day I will have about 4 of my 5 a day and lots of carbohydrates. I normally have cereal with milk in in the morning and a sugary snack in the evening. I try to include protein in my diet as well.
Food hygiene is an important issue. I know that you must not mix cooked meats and uncooked meats to avoid salmonella and you should cook your meats very well. Washing your hands before cooking is something I always do.
By Edward Parker Humphreys, aged 11